Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
Tuesday, March 11
Rodeo Uncorked! Blind Tasting at The Post Oak Hotel
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South, invites wine enthusiasts to a Rodeo Uncorked! Blind Tasting with Master Sommelier Julie Dalton from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can sip through a blind tasting of eight wines and try to decipher which three won the top awards at the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. Tickets are $125 per person and also include a charcuterie spread, curated to complement each wine pairing. A second experience will be offered on Tuesday, March 18.
Thursday, March 13
Blu Bayou Dining Series at Bludorn
Bludorn, 807 Taft, continues its Blu Bayou dining series with Michelin-starred chef and cookbook author, Rogelio Garcia of Auro (CA). Together with chef Aaron Bludorn, the duo will put on a one-night-only collaborative dining experience. The four-course menu costs $115 per guest plus tax and service fee.
Rodeo Wine Bingo at Post Oak Hotel
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South, invites folks to sip, savor, and play at Rodeo Wine Bingo, hosted by Stella’s expert sommelier team from 6 to 8 p.m. The elevated take on bingo features Rodeo Uncorked wines and a personal charcuterie selection for $78 per person. No RSVP required.
La Belle Vita at Tavola
The Bastion Collection presents La Belle Vita, a two-part culinary journey across the Riviera with chefs Felipe Botero (Le Jardinier) and Michael Lara (Tavola). For this first experience, guests can indulge in a four-course feast ($175) blending French and Italian flavors – think citrus-cured Ora King salmon, shellfish ravioli, tea-spiced duck à l’orange, and a decadent tiramisu – at Tavola, 1800 Post Oak. The experience continues April 15 at Le Jardinier. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Friday, March 14
Pi Day Campaign Kick-Off at North Italia
Kicking off on Pi Day, North Italia’s annual nationwide Pi Day campaign returns for its fifth year, rolling out a new menu of regionally inspired, limited-time pizzas available through April 11. In Houston, pizza enthusiasts can enjoy the Gilded Calabrian pizza, inpired by Fileja con Nduja and topped with bold Calabrian sausage, nduja, crispy shallots, provolone and savory pecorino Toscano. Guests can also enjoy the nationally available Lasagna Verde.
Sunday, March 16
Midtown Wine Fest at Guadalupe Plaza Park
The Midtown Wine Fest will take place at Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels. Folksc can sip and sample from over 40 amazing wines alongside access to local bites, live music, photo booths and an art gallery, and wine and food pairing education. The event is 21+ and chairs and blankets are allowed. Tickets are $30.
All month long
58th Anniversary Special at Brennan’s of Houston
In celebration of 58 years, Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith, will offer a $58 three-course Anniversary Dinner Special. The menu includes favorites such as Crawfish Bisque or demi Shrimp Remoulade to start, choice of Beef Tournedos Stanley or Shrimp Creole for the entree, and Praline Parfait with Praline Sauce or Brennan’s iconic Creole Bread Pudding for dessert. Reserve online or call 713-522-9711.
Guest Chef Taco Collaboration: Truth BBQ at Little Rey
Little Rey, 2345 Mid Lane, is launching a new monthly guest chef taco collab series, with a special taco created by a rotating local chef featured and 100 percent of its proceeds going to Southern Smoke Foundation to benefit food and beverage workers in need. The series kicks off in March, with Truth BBQ’s Leonard Botello IV crafting a smoked beef cheek with a Pasilla Oaxaca sauce.
Spring Break Kids Eat Free at State Fare Kitchen & Bar
Throughout March, each adult entrée gets guests two free meals from the Youngster’s Menu for kids 12 and under. The offer is available for dine-in only at all three Houston-area locations of State Fare.
New and ongoing specials
Purim Sweets at Badolina Bakery & Cafe
Badolina, 5555 Morningside, will offer Purim treats, available for preorder (pickup on March 13 and 14) and in the pastry case, including Hamantaschen cookies in festive flavors like lemon poppyseed, pistachio marzipan and Nutella.
Crawfish Season
With crawfish season back and crackin’, check out our 2025 Crawfish Boil Guide to find out where to get your hands dirty with the best mudbugs in town, from buttery Asian-Cajun boils to bold and spicy Louisiana-style feasts.
Rodeo Season
As the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo kicks the city into high gear, restaurants and bars across Houston are serving up bold bbq, rodeo-themed bites, and cowboy-approved cocktails to keep the party going. From eateries offering discounts for Rodeo ticketholders to kick-off parties on the patio, check out our Rodeo Season Dining Guide to find out where to get into the rodeo spirit.
